The rotating magnetic field generating device for modulating the activity of cells according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include a plurality of magnetic field generating units for generating a rotating magnetic field with an imaginary reference line as a rotation axis that are disposed to be spaced apart from the rotation axis; and an internal space in which a living body can be placed, wherein when an imaginary line in which the magnetic flux direction of the rotating magnetic field is horizontal is referred to as a reference line, the rotating magnetic field on the reference plane may satisfy Relationship Formulas 1 and 2 below, and wherein the area of the rotating magnetic field that satisfies Relationship Formulas 1 and 2 may be 0.1 cm.sup.2 or more:

|M.sub.c|≥1 mT  [Relationship Formula 1]

|M.sub.75−M.sub.c|/D.sub.75≤5.0 T/m  [Relationship Formula 2]

In Relationship Formulas 1 and 2 above, M.sub.c is the strength of the magnetic field at the position of the rotation axis, D.sub.75 is the distance from the rotation axis to the 75% position of the distance to the magnetic force generating unit, and M.sub.75 is the strength of the magnetic field at the position D.sub.75.

The system for modulating the activity of cells according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include a rotating magnetic field generating device which has an internal space in which a magnetic force generating unit and a living body can be disposed and forms a rotating magnetic field which satisfies Relationship Formulas 1 and 2 below; and magnetic particles disposed in the living body and capable of binding to a bioactive material and generating a torque when a rotating magnetic field is applied to transmit the torque to the bioactive material.

|M.sub.c|≥1 mT  [Relationship Formula 1]

|M.sub.75−M.sub.c|/D.sub.75≤5.0 T/m  [Relationship Formula 2]

In Relationship Formulas 1 and 2 above, M.sub.c is the strength of the magnetic field at the position of the rotation axis, D.sub.75 is the distance from the rotation axis to the 75% position of the distance to the magnetic force generating unit, and M.sub.75 is the strength of the magnetic field at the position D.sub.75.

Described are methods, devices, and systems for a novel, inexpensive, easy to use therapy for providing treatment to the brain. Described are methods and devices to provide treatment to the brain that involves no medication. Methods and devices described herein use alternating magnetic fields to provide treatment to the brain.

Described are methods, devices, and systems for a novel, inexpensive, easy to use therapy for providing treatment to the brain. Described are methods and devices to provide treatment to the brain that involves no medication. Methods and devices described herein use alternating magnetic fields to provide treatment to the brain.

Described are methods, devices, and systems for a novel, inexpensive, easy to use therapy for providing treatment to the brain. Described are methods and devices to provide treatment to the brain that involves no medication. Methods and devices described herein use alternating magnetic fields to provide treatment to the brain.

Described are methods, devices, and systems for a novel, inexpensive, easy to use therapy for providing treatment to the brain. Described are methods and devices to provide treatment to the brain that involves no medication. Methods and devices described herein use alternating magnetic fields to provide treatment to the brain.

Apparatus for applying Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to a patient, the apparatus including a head mount for disposition on the head of a patient; and a plurality of magnet assemblies for releasable mounting on the head mount, wherein each of the magnet assemblies includes a magnet for selectively providing a rapidly changing magnetic field capable of inducing weak electric currents in the brain of a patient so as to modify the natural electrical activity of the brain of the patient; wherein the number of magnet assemblies mounted on the head mount, their individual positioning on the head mount, and their selective provision of a rapidly changing magnetic field is selected so as to allow the spatial, strength and temporal characteristics of the magnetic field to be custom tailored for each patient, whereby to provide patient-specific TMS therapy, to assist in diagnosis or to map out brain function in neuroscience research.

Apparatus for applying Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to a patient, the apparatus including a head mount for disposition on the head of a patient; and a plurality of magnet assemblies for releasable mounting on the head mount, wherein each of the magnet assemblies includes a magnet for selectively providing a rapidly changing magnetic field capable of inducing weak electric currents in the brain of a patient so as to modify the natural electrical activity of the brain of the patient; wherein the number of magnet assemblies mounted on the head mount, their individual positioning on the head mount, and their selective provision of a rapidly changing magnetic field is selected so as to allow the spatial, strength and temporal characteristics of the magnetic field to be custom tailored for each patient, whereby to provide patient-specific TMS therapy, to assist in diagnosis or to map out brain function in neuroscience research.

An improved apparatus and technique for realizing the benefits of magnetic therapy in the medical field, in which permanent magnet devices and optional accoutrements are positioned against various human body parts and portions. Preferably, the magnetic apparatus is relatively thin, and formed of ferrous and/or non-ferrous materials. The therapeutic effects of the magnetic apparatus are maximized, and the pad is maintained in contact with the body part through a specific treatment regime, providing a simple and economical way of realizing the benefits of magnetic therapy.

An improved apparatus and technique for realizing the benefits of magnetic therapy in the medical field, in which permanent magnet devices and optional accoutrements are positioned against various human body parts and portions. Preferably, the magnetic apparatus is relatively thin, and formed of ferrous and/or non-ferrous materials. The therapeutic effects of the magnetic apparatus are maximized, and the pad is maintained in contact with the body part through a specific treatment regime, providing a simple and economical way of realizing the benefits of magnetic therapy.